General News
28 August, 2024
Recovery team expands
THE Douglas Shire Council team responsible for the continuing recovery and restoration of infrastructure damaged by Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been bolstered by new specialised staff.
The expanded team, consisting of project management consultants, inspectors, contract administrators and engineers, will be working alongside council staff and contractors to complete the large program of recovery projects.
To cater for the additional bodies on site, the council has leased an upgraded office space in the M & G Lemura building, a landmark in Mossman since 1955, funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
It’s expected the team will be operating from the new office later this month.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said it was critical the team was expanded in the ongoing recovery efforts.
“Over the past eight months, our council staff and contractors have done an amazing job repairing our damaged community,” she said.
“The recruitment of extra staff, whose sole focus will be recovery and restoration, will assist (the) council in continuing this vital work.”
